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ferule Definition

fer·ule (fer′əl, -o̵̅o̅l′, -yo̵ol′)

noun

a flat stick or ruler used for punishing children

Etymology: ME ferul < L ferula: see ferula

transitive verb -·uled, -·ul·ing

to strike or punish with a ferule

ferule Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • metal: The join was then clamped by a metal ferule.

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  10. ‹ ferryman
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